Sports

Liberty girls track wins 4 individual titles as team finishes 2nd in state championships
JEFFERSON CITY — It was an incredible weekend for Liberty track and field in the Class 5 State Championships Friday and Saturday, May 29 and 30.
- Liberty girls track wins 4 individual titles as team finishes 2nd in state championships
- Eagle girls track wins 1st relay state title as Liberty North medals 11 times in championships
- Linder-Maloney wins javelin as Smithville track earns 5 medals in state championships
- Kearney track and field take home 9 medals from state championships
- Kearney baseball falls to Platte County in district championship
Education

9 students honored for essay, art contests
- 9 students honored for essay, art contests
- 50 1st graders learn to be ‘EPiC’ leaders while helping Liberty Fire Department
- Liberty High School FRESH Club among 6 schools with most safe driving pledges
- Retirement open house May 20 for Liberty superintendent
- Smithville families can sign up for Feed Northland Kids food kits for summer
Outdoors

Summer wildflowers bring effortless color to roadsides, backyards
- Summer wildflowers bring effortless color to roadsides, backyards
- New MU Extension toolkit helps neighborhoods turn shared land into lasting community spaces
- MU Extension recommends treating clothing to repel ticks
- Join MDC May 16 for a virtual program on invasive plants
- Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary celebrates 50th anniversary with story walk
Sports

Liberty girls track wins 4 individual titles as team finishes 2nd in state championships
JEFFERSON CITY — It was an incredible weekend for Liberty track and field in the Class 5 State Championships Friday and Saturday, May 29 and 30.
- Liberty girls track wins 4 individual titles as team finishes 2nd in state championships
- Eagle girls track wins 1st relay state title as Liberty North medals 11 times in championships
- Linder-Maloney wins javelin as Smithville track earns 5 medals in state championships
- Kearney track and field take home 9 medals from state championships
- Kearney baseball falls to Platte County in district championship
Education

9 students honored for essay, art contests
- 9 students honored for essay, art contests
- 50 1st graders learn to be ‘EPiC’ leaders while helping Liberty Fire Department
- Liberty High School FRESH Club among 6 schools with most safe driving pledges
- Retirement open house May 20 for Liberty superintendent
- Smithville families can sign up for Feed Northland Kids food kits for summer
Outdoors

Summer wildflowers bring effortless color to roadsides, backyards
- Summer wildflowers bring effortless color to roadsides, backyards
- New MU Extension toolkit helps neighborhoods turn shared land into lasting community spaces
- MU Extension recommends treating clothing to repel ticks
- Join MDC May 16 for a virtual program on invasive plants
- Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary celebrates 50th anniversary with story walk
News

Northland woman charged with mother's death
CLAY COUNTY — Makaila Konomos, 22, has been charged in connection with the death of her mother the afternoon of June 4, according to the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office. The defendant is charged with murder in the first degree and armed criminal action. The court has set bond at $1 million. According to reports, Kansas…
- Northland woman charged with mother’s death
- Kearney businessman’s probation ends after 1 year
- I-29, Cookingham Drive roundabouts near airport now open
- Break-in attempt, high-speed pursuit results in charges
- Public assistance requested on burglary investigation
Community Living

Sip the Savor whiskey social postponed
SMITHVILLE — The organizers at Smithville Main Street have made the decision to postpone this Saturday’s Sip the Square: A Whiskey Social due to expected rain. According to organizers, the goal is to create a great experience for everyone, and with the weather not cooperating, we feel it’s best to reschedule rather than risk an…
- Sip the Savor whiskey social postponed
- Art, quilts part of Saturday events
- Liberty, Smithville communities honor Memorial Day
- Summer Safety Day June 5
- Metro families ‘Read, Score, ROAR!’ at MCPL
Multimedia

Gallery | District Highway 92 showdown
Kearney vs Smithville baseball in Class 5 District 8 Tournament Thursday, May 21 at Creekside Baseball Complex.
- Gallery | District Highway 92 showdown
- Gallery | Girls soccer district semifinals
- Gallery | Track and field district championships
- Gallery | Liberty baseball Senior Night
- Gallery | Ken Peek Invitational
Special Sections
Entertainment

Liberty Summer Band Concert offers 3 more concerts this month
LIBERTY — The Liberty Summer Band, an all-volunteer group of approximately 80 musicians rehearse and perform on select evenings in June.
- Liberty Summer Band Concert offers 3 more concerts this month
- 23 things to do in Clay County
- Food.Art.Drink.Festival Saturday
- MOVIE REVIEW: There are all kinds of ‘Pressure’
- Make Music Day Liberty seeks musicians, singers, venues
Opinion

Remember to appreciate friendship in all forms
A telephone call between lunch and the evening news connected me with one of life’s treasures, one some take for granted and others feel we can do without.
- Remember to appreciate friendship in all forms
- Healthy aging: Why staying connected matters
- Editor offers advice to graduates
- Leading breast radiologist offers top advice for graduates
- Find time to be still this spring




